This is the oldest song on the album. Part of it was recorded a year ago.
lyrics
Am F
People like to hate a lot on Jews
B C Am
But we’ve got a lot for which to thank the Hebrews
Am F
Because most of the world is Islamic or Christian
B C Am
And those both borrow from Jewish tradition
Chorus:
Am F
Everyone’s a little bit Jewish
C G
We’ve all got that Israeli flavor
Am F
Even though I’m not a Jew in race or religion
C Am
I’ve got to say the Jews did me favors
If you thank God you’re thanking monotheism
Which owes its origins to Judaism
And if you’re a guy, I’m sure you’ve surmised
You should thank a Jew if you’re circumcised.
Chorus
Well please don't think I'm being anti-Semitic
We all know what happens when that gets memetic
People hated Jews, for what it's worth
We get World War II across the whole earth
Chorus
Bridge thingy
So though they're small and oppressed you can see
The Jewish people gave us our history
They really shouldn't be so hated
Let's hear it for Jews being appreciated
Chorus
credits
from Just a Fan,
released July 27, 2012
Written, performed and produced by Jon Garcia
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